Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $162.58 | 3.557% | $168.363 | $168.36 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
Purchase #2 | $142.88 | 13.627% | $162.3503 | $162.35 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
Purchase #3 | $142.64 | 6.738% | $152.2511 | $152.25 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
Purchase #4 | $89.44 | 9.600% | $98.0262 | $98.03 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
Purchase #5 | $31.85 | 3.733% | $33.039 | $33.04 | $33.05 | $33.00 |
Purchase #6 | $48.57 | 4.714% | $50.8596 | $50.86 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
Purchase #7 | $20.59 | 9.727% | $22.5928 | $22.59 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $638.55 | $687.4820 | $687.48 | $687.50 | $687.60 |